Lapland district, Lapland, Finland

Places to visit near Inari

Inari is a town in Lapland district, Lapland, Finland, home to about 7,049 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 158 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Otsamo (10 km), Ukonkivi (14 km) and Vuontisjärvi (16 km).

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Inari, Lapland
Inari, Lapland district, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Inari at a glance

Location
Lapland district, Lapland, Finland
Population
about 7,049
Coordinates
68.9060° N, 27.0288° E
Places within 50 km
193 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Inari

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Inari: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Inari

228 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Inari. The closest is Kortelampi (3 km); the best-known is Vuontisjärvi (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Inari

26 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Inari. The closest is Pihlajasaari (17 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Inari

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Inari. The closest is Otsamo (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Otsamo · viewpoint · Lapland · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Akku · viewpoint · Lapland · ~27 km
  • Kuarvikozza · viewpoint · Lapland · ~40 km
  • Hammastunturi · viewpoint · Lapland · ~44 km
  • Tolospää · viewpoint · Lapland · ~57 km
  • Kurupää · viewpoint · Lapland · ~60 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Inari

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Inari. The closest is Muotkatunturi Wilderness Area (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Inari

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Inari. The closest is Ukonkivi (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Inari

5 churches within 100 km of Inari. The closest is Inari Sámi Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Inari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Inari
  2. 1 km Inari Sámi Church · church, Lapland
  3. 14 km Ukonkivi · heritage site, Lapland
  4. 16 km Vuontisjärvi · lake, Lapland
  5. 9 km Muddusjärvi · lake, Lapland
  6. 19 km Otsamo · viewpoint, Lapland
  7. 10 km Back to Inari

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    Within 15 km of Inari

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Inari by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs158228Kortelampi (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1926Pihlajasaari (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Otsamo (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Muotkatunturi Wilderness Area (47 km)
    Forts & heritage35Ukonkivi (14 km)
    Churches45Inari Sámi Church (1 km)
    Museums12Sámi Museum Siida (1 km)
    Caves22Bear's Den Stone (19 km)
    Treks11Pielpajärven Erämaakirkon Polku (5 km)
    Waterfalls01Ravadas Falls (62 km)

    Inari: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Inari?

    Otsamo (viewpoint, about 10 km), Ukonkivi (heritage site, about 14 km), Vuontisjärvi (lake, about 16 km), Muddusjärvi (lake, about 17 km), Inari Sámi Church (church, about 1 km), Sámi Museum Siida (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Inari?

    193 places on Spotwander: 158 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 rivers, islands & mangroves, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Inari?

    Kortelampi, about 3 km by road; Tupajärvi (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Inari?

    Pihlajasaari, about 17 km by road; Seesaari (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Inari?

    Otsamo, about 10 km by road; Akku (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Inari?

    Start in Inari, visit Inari Sámi Church, then Ukonkivi, then Vuontisjärvi, then Muddusjärvi, then Otsamo, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Inari?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Inari

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Inari’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Inari on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.